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In a landmark development for Western Australia, the Federal Government has announced the establishment of the largest naval hub in the southern hemisphere at Henderson shipyard as an expansion of AUKUS.   New Defence Precinct Announced for Henderson Over the next two decades, the consolidated Commonwealth-owned Defence Precinct at the Henderson shipyard in WA will generate tens of thousands of secure jobs in construction, submarine maintenance, and shipbuilding and establish a significant industrial pipeline for WA businesses.  With an initial investment of $127 million for planning and feasibility studies over three years, this work will shape the future delivery models and...

To help businesses seize AUKUS opportunities, the Australian government is rolling out several grants, funding and training programs, and equipment investment initiatives.

The AUKUS agreement represents a prime opportunity for WA businesses to position themselves at the forefront of a transformative economic shift.